After 3 PM on this dreary Monday, NHL teams will not be permitted to make any more trades. Today’s thread is hereby dedicated to rubbernecking at the chaos and dreaming outlandish dreams about the Caps making some big move that could Change Everything.

Please, below, use this space to share updates from reputable sources (blue checkmarks, don’t get scammed) and discuss all the bananas stuff sure to happen. Hey, do you think Erik Karlsson will get traded? Could John Tavares be the big blockbuster? Maybe Tampa gets them both and everyone else forfeits the playoffs. That could totally happen. Will Evander Kane or Mike Green get moved? To DC? If so, what will be burn down in rage or celebration? Discuss here!

Per a source, the #CBJ did indeed inquire about Artem Anisimov's availability, but only offered a third-round pick, and wanted the Blackhawks to retain half Anisimov's salary. Went nowhere. Anisimov was approached about waiving his NMC, though.

League sources say Washington is making a push for Erik Karlsson. They would have to move UFA D John Carlson elsewhere to get something done. VGK, TB, SJ also in the mix. Vegas would take Bobby Ryan. Tampa Bay can’t take Ryan.